Category Archives: Periodontal Treatment

Gum disease is an enormous problem in our country and across the globe. With millions of people affected, approximately 80% of the global population, you would think that we would have the necessary skills to eradicate this problem. The truth is, we do have a great deal of skill compared to what has known just… Read More »

You don’t want disease to affect any part of your body…you want to be healthy and stay healthy and you do whatever it takes to maintain your body’s health. Hopefully, this is true for your mouth and teeth as well. Did you know that one of the most common causes of tooth loss in the… Read More »

Gum disease is one of the most common dental conditions seen in our office. In fact, many people suffer from periodontitis in some form and do not even realize it. Healthy gums are the foundation of any smile. Strong gums are necessary to maintain both the function of our teeth but also their appearance. During… Read More »

Treatment for gum disease is also known as periodontics and is a unique and specific form of dentistry. Periodontics includes gum disease in its earliest stage – also known as gingivitis, all the way to full periodontal disease. All dentists receive training in periodontics, and the professionals at the Wylie Dental Group and prepared to… Read More »

More often than not, the major culprit for gum diseases is poor oral hygiene. Other factors such as smoking, inadequate nutrition, genetic predisposition and other systemic diseases (i.e. diabetes) are also among the reasons for gum-related problems. Still, gum diseases can be prevented or alleviated by developing good oral habits. Most commonly, we often hear… Read More »